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Sergeant Steve Hughes, from the roads policing unit, said: “The video is intended to make people sit up and take notice, so that the very clear safety message sinks in.

“If someone gets behind the wheel while drunk, they put themselves at serious risk of harm and even death, and what they have to think about is that they have family and friends who will then forever associate Christmas with their death.

“Nobody should see that as acceptable, and my hope is that people will take the message on board and help keep themselves and other road users safe.

“The dangers of getting behind the wheel while drunk or under the influence of drugs cannot be understated and our message is simple – it isn’t worth the risk.”

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Derbyshire police have launched their annual drink-drive campaign to highlight the potentially deadly consequences of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs behind the wheel (Image: Derbyshire Constabulary)

In one case, a 26-year-old woman provided a sample of 143 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at the roadside – that’s more than four times over the legal limit.

Officers also carried out 25 drug swipes, which found eight drivers driving under the influence of cocaine, cannabis, or both.

Sgt Hughes added: “Hopefully the video we’ve produced will stop people from driving after they’ve had a drink or taken an illegal substance.